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Max Ojomoh
Birth nameMax Alexander Ojomoh
Date of birth (2000-09-14) 14 September 2000 (age 24)
Place of birthBath, Somerset, England
Height1.81 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight98 kg (216 lb; 15 st 6 lb)
SchoolKing Edward's School
UniversityUniversity of Bath
Notable relative(s)Steve Ojomoh
Rugby union career
Position(s) Centre
Youth career
2009–2014 Chippenham RFC
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2019– Bath 42 (25)
Correct as of 29 April 2023
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2019 England U18 1 (5)
2020 England U20 4 (0)
2024– England A 1 (5)
Correct as of 25 February 2024

Max Alexander Osaze Ojomoh (born 14 September 2000) is an English professional rugby union player who plays as a centre for Premiership club Bath Rugby.[1]

Personal life

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Max Ojomoh was born in Bath, Somerset on 14 September 2000. He is the son of former Bath Rugby and England player, Steve Ojomoh.

Ojomoh was educated at King Edward's School, Bath.[2]

Club career

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Ojomoh began his rugby career aged six at Bath Rugby before joining Chippenham RFC aged nine.[3] He joined the Bath Rugby academy aged fourteen and in September 2019 made his club debut against Exeter Chiefs in the Premiership Rugby Cup.[4] In March 2021 he made his first league appearance off the bench against London Irish[5][6] and his maiden European outing followed a week later against Zebre Parma in the EPCR Challenge Cup.[6][7] He graduated from Bath Rugby's Academy to the senior squad in February 2022.[1]

International career

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In 2019 Ojomoh scored a try on his debut for the England under-18 team against France at Cheshunt RFC.[2][8] The following year saw him gain four caps for the England under-20 team during the 2020 Six Nations Under 20s Championship.[3][9]

In June 2021 Ojomoh received his first call-up to the senior England squad by coach Eddie Jones for a training camp.[10] In February 2024 he scored a try for England A against Portugal.[11]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Max Ojomoh: Bath profile". Bath Rugby. Retrieved 29 January 2022.
  2. ^ a b Shaw, Alex (3 April 2019). "Bath U18 Max Ojomoh is far more than just a famous name and here's why". RugbyPass. Retrieved 29 January 2022.
  3. ^ a b "RFU profile". England Rugby. Retrieved 29 January 2022.
  4. ^ Evans, Daniel (21 September 2019). "How Bath Rugby's 10 debutants performed against Exeter Chiefs at Sandy Park". Somerset Live. Retrieved 19 February 2022.
  5. ^ Bytheway, Sam (27 March 2021). "Bath Rugby player ratings from London Irish defeat". Somerset Live. Retrieved 19 February 2022.
  6. ^ a b Evely, John (15 February 2022). "Max Ojomoh explains why re-signing for Bath Rugby was 'an easy decision'". Somerset Live. Retrieved 19 February 2022.
  7. ^ "Zebre 27-35 Bath". Sky Sports. 2 April 2021. Retrieved 29 January 2022.
  8. ^ "Congratulations to Bath Rugby's Max Ojomoh who has been named at inside centre for England U18's side to play France at Cheshunt RFC". Facebook. 22 March 2019. Retrieved 29 January 2022.
  9. ^ "England U20 22-23 Wales U20". BBC Sport. 6 March 2020. Retrieved 19 February 2022.
  10. ^ Kitson, Robert (10 June 2021). "Eddie Jones names 21 uncapped players for 34-man England training camp". The Guardian. Retrieved 19 February 2022.
  11. ^ "England A 91-5 Portugal". BBC Sport. 25 February 2024. Retrieved 21 April 2024.